CRDN’s sponsorship includes national financial support and local involvement in eight states from Texas to New York, the release stated.

Chip Bifano, CRDN’s president, said: "We are pleased to support these young men and women who excel as students and as athletes. We also are very proud of our local Partners who have committed to being involved with the events in their communities."

Following tour stops in 10 cities starting this month, the College Players Tour culminates with the national championship in the Dallas-Fort Worth area August 10-13, the release noted.

More than 350 colleges and universities are represented at the Collegiate Players Tour each year, the release added.